Lean Coach

Responsibilities

• Will serve as FPS Coach and NA Kaizen Lead supporting NA plants.
• Role model the highest level of integrity through demonstration of servant leadership behaviors and Ford OS behaviors of Excellence, Focus and Collaboration.
• Raise the bar of excellence in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people objectives by leveraging deep knowledge of the Ford Operating System and Lean Principles, maintaining a 0-0-100 mindset (0 injuries, 0 defects, 100% throughput), and facilitating Kaizen workshops.
• Glean insights from key operational metrics to implement continuous improvement initiatives that eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve quality and throughput.
• Lead Kaizen Workshops in NA Plants.
• Coach the plants on Lean Maturity Model and develop gap closure plans to achieve yearly improvement targets.
• Create a sense of community and culture of belonging for employees across all levels by engaging in daily Gemba walks, collaborative problem-solving, coaching, & visibly celebrating team accomplishments.
• Build a robust internal and external network to promote the exchange of new perspectives, ideas, and best practices to improve Ford’s competitiveness.
• Cultivate a "Leaders as Teachers" mindset to develop team capabilities using Lean Methodologies and tools.

Demonstrates expertise in Lean Methodologies and Ford Operating System to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing environments. Proven ability to lead Kaizen workshops, foster a culture of collaboration, and achieve operational excellence through effective coaching and problem-solving.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or STEM field
• Experience:
• 4+ years of progressive responsibilities and experience in operations leadership
• Extensive experience in high-volume, complex manufacturing environments
• Ability to travel up to 75% in MI, OH, and Canada
• Experience successfully leading Kaizen workshops in complex manufacturing systems
• Demonstrated track record of building trust and rapport with employees and creating positive and healthy cultures.
• Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems
• Strong problem solver who can lead effectively under pressure and crisis manage when necessary
• Aspiration for continued career growth and new challenges
• Even better, you may have:
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical field
• Operational experience leading manufacturing processes across multiple areas (body, paint, final assembly, etc.)
• Experience working in a fast-paced unionized manufacturing environment
• Tenure in auto manufacturing
• Six Sigma greenbelt.
• Certifications &
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Six Sigma Greenbelt